Call for Applications: CTL Faculty Scholar Program
The Center for Teaching & Learning (CTL) invites applications for the Faculty Scholar Program. This program offers faculty members an opportunity to collaborate with the CTL in advancing teaching excellence and innovation across the university.
Faculty Scholars design and facilitate professional development initiatives—such as workshops, research projects, and learning communities—that promote equity, innovation, and evidence-informed teaching practices.
For the upcoming cycle, priority areas include:
Applied learning
Artificial intelligence in education
Inclusive pedagogy
Hybrid and technology-enhanced learning
- Assessment and feedback strategies
This program provides an opportunity to join a community of educators dedicated to reflective practice and continuous improvement in teaching and learning. Scholars will receive financial support in the form of professional development funds based on the type and workload associated with the activity. Criteria for funding decisions include: scope, scale/reach, type and duration, and potential impact.
Application deadline: November 17
Appointment start date: January 2026
Latest PMC CPS
- MLK Jr. Day on, Not a Day OffNovember 12, 2025 Cal Poly Humboldt students, staff and faculty, and community members are invited to join Youth Educational Services (Y.E.S.) for a morning of community service on Martin Luther King Jr. Day—Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, from 8 a.m. to noon. This is a wonderful opportunity to contribute to local organizations while commemorating the life and legacy of Dr. King. This event will feature volunteer projects on campus and at community sites. Transportation, breakfast snacks, coffee and tea will be provided.
- MLK Jr. Day On, Not a Day OffCal Poly Humboldt students, staff and faculty, and community members are invited to join Youth Educational Services (Y.E.S.) for a morning of community service on Martin Luther King Jr. Day—Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, from 8 a.m. to noon. This is a wonderful opportunity to contribute to local organizations while commemorating the life and legacy of Dr. King. This event will feature volunteer projects on campus and at community sites. Transportation, breakfast snacks, coffee and tea will be provided.
- Funding Opportunity: CSUBIOTECH - Presidents' Commission Research Scholars Program (Undergraduate Summer Research)CSUBIOTECH - Presidents' Commission Research Scholars Program (Undergraduate Summer Research) Deadline: Monday, February 9, 2026 by 5:00 pm; Faculty mentors are responsible for submitting the complete proposal and all applications will need to be routed through Sponsored Programs Foundation before they can be submitted. Award Amount: $8,000 – Students receive $6000 as a scholarship. $2000 of the award can support the faculty mentor’s research program.
- Funding Opportunity: Higher Learning Program - Mellon FoundationMellon Foundation - Higher Learning Program Registration Deadline: Monday, December 1, 2025 by 12pm Concept Deadline: Tuesday, February 17, 2026 by 12pm. Please note - Institutions are limited to submitting no more than three concepts by the application deadline. Finalists will be selected by Mellon Foundation, and invitations for full proposals will be issued during the summer of 2026. There is no limit to how many individuals per institution can register.
- Become a CTL Faculty Scholar!The Center for Teaching & Learning invites innovative educators to join the CTL Faculty Scholar Program, launching November 3. As a Faculty Scholar, you’ll collaborate with the CTL to advance professional growth across campus—e.g., designing workshops, leading learning communities, contributing to research, or other innovative work.
- Cal Poly Humboldt Professional Development Newsletter - November 2025This month inside Cal Poly Humboldt Professional Development Newsletter:


